Bake in middle of oven for 15 min, check after 12 - as we all have different ovens. They should be a little soft to the touch and slightly browned on the edges. Let them rest on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack

Optional: If dipping some of the cookies in chocolate, melt chocolate in microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring after each 30 seconds. My chocolate took 1 minute 30 seconds to melt

Eat

Smile

Enjoy

Recipe Notes

Makes 3 dozen

Tips for Making these Cookies:

Take butter out an hour before you start making the cookies, you want it to be soft and at room temperature

No need to take the cream cheese out prior to making the cookies as it is soft already

After placing butter into mixing bowl, cut into pats with a butter knife for easier mixing

Do not over mix the dough

Use unsalted raw pistachios as you don't want a salty cookie

These pistachio cookies take longer than the average cookie, so be patient as the outside will be a little crispy with a soft inside

These cookies freeze really well and can be eaten within a few minutes of taking them out of the freezer